Week 3 started with work on the inside of the center section. Putting reenforcement plates on the bulkheads, running long strips of fiberglass, installing the bulkhead knees. Also the end section bulkheads were finished up which will make the bow and stern go faster.

As of 6/26, the inside of the center was fully constructed, gunnels installed and everything given a coat of polyresin. Set to the side, work on the 12' Bow and stern begins.

End of Wednesday, something that looks like a canoe. 16 days into the build. Not counting man hours, I dedicate 2 hours per day plus free time.

Week 4 begins...

Panels were cut for the Bow and stern to use as templates

All the panels are now cut for the exterior

Bulkheads for the Bow and stern float chambers

Panels joined with butt blocks are ready for a fiberglass strip

Floor panel is now joined to a bulkhead and holes for stitches are being drilled

Bilge panels are now joined to the bulkhead and floor

Side panels are now attached to the bilge panels and bulkhead. The stitches are in but loose at this time. Got a lot of help from the troop next door.

Finally it looks like a canoe...

Now with the stitches pulled tight...

Applying fairing compound.

Forward bulkhead and spreaders inserted

A few helpers come in to shape out the fairing compund.

Laying the fiberglass strip is a four man job. One pre-coat, one strip layer, one over coating and a mix master supplies the resin in small batches.

While the fiberglass on the sides hardens the stem gets a second application of fairing compound to cover the stitch holes.